Every year I make it a point to read at the very least a few new books, I won't say I read the most but it is in my practice to read at least a few educational, self-improvement, business, and fictional books throughout each year. Of those books, there are always a few key standouts which I find helpful and I tend to gift to others or at the very least suggest to them to read.
When I was employed at a major obstacle course company, we started a little book review segment on the blog which has since gone away. The thing is, I had bigger plans for that project but they never fully came to for wishing. So, instead of letting that idea die, I figured why not start that idea right here? If you're into reading books, improving yourself and want to discuss books that have helped you become a more courageous, more powerful, more wise individual, then join The Club for Books of Courage, Power, and Wisdom, simply sign up for the newsletter and/or join our discussion group on Facebook.
Personally, I like to read books on hardcover, sometimes I'll get a Kindle edition for my iPad and for a growing number of books, I'll download the audiobook version to listen to on my long runs (being read to is a great way to keep me from going above the zone 2 heart rate range during my long slow distance training runs). It doesn't really matter how you like to consume your books, just make sure you consume something of substance this year. It's good for your brain.
Of the books I read during the past decade, I found these five books to be particularly helpful in developing my mind, body, and spirit. I hope you pick one, or all of them up and share with me what you learn, or what benefit you gain from reading any of them. You can share your thoughts here in the comments, by emailing me, or in the Facebook group mentioned above.
